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All content by Caleb McClinton
"Moana 2" released in theaters on Wednesday.

Culture Pick | ‘Moana 2’ lacks its own identity

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer December 1, 2024

If sequels were meant to retell their previous films’ stories completely, then “Moana 2” would be perfect. Unfortunately for this Disney follow-up, sequels are meant to be their own movie, building...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on from the sidelines during a timeout against Oklahoma.

Kalen DeBoer vs Hugh Freeze: Both coaches seek first Iron Bowl win

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze had wildly different Saturday nights in Week 13. Traveling to Oklahoma, Alabama was downed by the unranked Sooners, falling 24-3. DeBoer said he was “extremely disappointed”...

Culture Pick | Three basketball movies to get in the mood for hoops season

Culture Pick | Three basketball movies to get in the mood for hoops season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

Alabama basketball season has officially begun, leading excitement and passion from fans to be especially high. There are certain films that can capture that exciting feeling that the sport provides, showing...

"Red One" released in theatres on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Red One’ is a flat start to the Christmas season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

The most unfortunate thing about “Red One” is that it has all the pieces to be a successful Christmas classic. It just can’t quite put the puzzle together. Jake Kasdan, directing his first film...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) scores a touchdown.

Alabama’s biggest questions after dominating Mercer 52-7

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

Alabama dominated Mercer on Saturday, taking down the Bears 52-7 in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide never trailed, creating three turnovers and finally scoring its first non-offensive touchdown of the season....

The finale for "The Penguin" was released on Sunday.

Culture Pick | ‘The Penguin’ is gritty, brutal and utterly phenomenal

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 16, 2024

There have been many attempts at comic-book spin-off shows, with the majority being largely disappointing. However, a show about a crime boss with a limp and a Jersey accent has shown that not all hope...

Alabama wide receiver Kendrick Law (#1) catches a ball during warmups against LSU.

Week 12 CW Poll: Alabama back in top 10 after routing LSU

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama started to look like a top-10 team once again in Week 11. Going on the road and dominating LSU from start to finish, the Crimson Tide walked away with a 42-13 victory over the Tigers. Quarterback...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with a player during the South Florida game on Sept. 7, 2024.

The Eastern Michigan pipeline: Kalen DeBoer and Mike Jacobs’ shared connection

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

Though they lead two vastly different teams, several things connect Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and Mercer head coach Mike Jacobs. Both started their careers at the FCS level as coordinators before...

The final episode of "The Penguin" released on Sunday

Culture Pick | Biggest things to expect from ‘The Penguin’ finale

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 10, 2024

The eighth and final episode of Season 1 of “The Penguin” will be released Sunday night. Starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti, the show serves as a follow-up to the 2022 film “The Batman.”...

A student listens to music while looking at their laptop.

When is the right time to start listening to Christmas music?

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

With Halloween over and Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the holiday season is beginning to kick into full gear. However, despite still being almost two months away from Christmas, both radio stations...

Wide Reciever Ryan Williams (#2) catches football during game against Tennessee Oct. 19.

Ryan Williams vs Luther Burden III: Two elite wide receivers set to do battle in Tuscaloosa

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 24, 2024

With Alabama and Missouri set to battle in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, the matchup brings a look at two of the nation's top receivers — Alabama’s Ryan Williams and Missouri’s Luther Burden III. Williams,...

"Smile 2" released in theaters on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Smile 2’ may scare audiences away from ever smiling again

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 20, 2024

2022’s “Smile” was an original concept, but a bland horror film. The smile curse, which slowly possesses its inhabitant before forcing it to commit suicide, was a fairly innovative premise. The execution...

Alabama running back Justice Haynes (#22) runs through the South Carolina defense.

Week 8 CW Poll: Alabama stays put at No. 7 after narrow win over South Carolina

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

Alabama took down South Carolina 27-25 in Week 7, narrowly avoiding its second straight conference loss.  The Crimson Tide once again looked shaky on Saturday, struggling to be consistent on offense...

Culture Pick | Five of the most anticipated movies for the rest of 2024

Culture Pick | Five of the most anticipated movies for the rest of 2024

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

There is no question that 2024 has been a year of some major releases. There have been box office hits such as “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” as well as films with huge critical...

Alabama Offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (#72) blocks a Vanderbilt defender.

Week 7 CW Poll: Alabama falls to No. 7 after loss to Vanderbilt

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

Alabama lost in a shocking upset in Week 6, falling to Vanderbilt 40-35 in Nashville. The Crimson Tide struggled to contain the explosive playmaking ability of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, allowing...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” released in theaters on Friday.

Culture Pick | “Joker: Folie à Deux” is an utterly pointless sequel

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 6, 2024

If “Joker” is an old man waving his fist at the chaos of society, then “Joker: Folie à Deux,” released on Friday, is that same old man walking back into his house, climbing the stairs, getting...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against South Florida.

Jalen Milroe vs Carson Beck: Two Heisman contenders set to clash in Tuscaloosa

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

With the No. 2-ranked Georgia Bulldogs rolling into Tuscaloosa to play No. 4 Alabama this weekend, a battle between two of the best teams in the nation is set to commence. However, inside that matchup...

"Transformers One" released in theatres on Friday.

Culture Pick | “Transformers One’ is a new beginning to an exhausted franchise

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 22, 2024

“Transformers One” is certainly not a perfect film. What it is, however, is a fun and exciting new chapter in a franchise that felt completely out of juice. A prequel to the Transformers franchise...

Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (#13) celebrates with linebacker Jihaad Campbell (#11) during the game against South Florida.

Week 4 CW Poll: Alabama remains at No. 4 after routing Wisconsin

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

Alabama blew past Wisconsin in Week 3, taking down the Badgers 42-10 in Madison.  Quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, strengthening his early Heisman campaign....

"Speak No Evil" was directed by James Watkins and released on Friday.

‘Speak No Evil’: James Watkins delivers a tension-filled thriller

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

Director James Watkins’ “Speak No Evil” is a remake of a 2022 Danish film by the same name. While the original is praised for its realism and groundedness, the remake has one thing that takes it...

Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (#5) attempts to escape from South Florida defenders.

Week 2 CW Poll: Where does Alabama fall in the rankings?

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

Alabama had a mixed Week 2, beating South Florida at home 42-16 while only being up by 1 going into the fourth quarter. The Crimson Tide pulled away late, scoring three touchdowns in the final five minutes...

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is the sequel to "Beetlejuice" that released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ improves upon the original in almost every way

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 8, 2024

Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” does what so few sequels are able to do: It takes everything that was established in the first film and builds upon it in new and creative ways. It has been...

Must-watch films to get in the mood for football season

Must-watch films to get in the mood for football season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 5, 2024

With football season officially underway in Tuscaloosa and beyond, fans’ love and excitement for the sport is especially high. Not many films can capture that feeling, but there are a select few that...

"Trap" is an M. Night Shyamalan horror movie released on Friday.

Culture Pick: “Trap” starts strong, but it stumbles to the finish line

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer August 4, 2024

Director M. Night Shyamalan is recognized for his brilliant plot twists and audience subversion. However, maybe his greatest twist of all is making audiences think that “Trap” is worth 100 minutes...

"Deadpool and Wolverine" is the third installment in the Deadpool franchise and marks the character's first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Culture Pick: ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ is the MCU’s first triumph in years

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer July 27, 2024

“Deadpool and Wolverine” is not among the elites of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nor is it trying to be. The film has a level of self-awareness seeping through every element, with a multitude...